If you've recently been bitten by a tick, we can help guide you through potential risks, preventive treatment options, and next steps. To schedule an appointment—including telehealth—please call us at 631-444-3490.
Suffolk county reports annually the highest absolute number of tick borne diseases including Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis in NY state.
According to clinical guidelines endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America, certain patients may benefit from antibiotic prophylaxis after a tick bite. Our goal is to use antibiotics appropriately—avoiding unnecessary or prolonged treatments—while ensuring that patients at risk receive proper care. We assess each case individually, considering factors such as the duration of tick attachment and the time between removal and evaluation. We also offer follow-up care throughout the summer for patients who develop new or concerning symptoms after a tick exposure.
The Division of Infectious Diseases is strongly committed to providing expertise for adult patients.
If you develop a rash like any of those shown below after a tick bite, please contact us promptly for further evaluation and guidance (631-444-3490).
If you have a food allergy, please contact:
https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/medicine/rheumatology/allergic_immunologic_disorders
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Resources
DOHMH - http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/zoonotic-and-vectorborne-diseases.page
http://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/ticks.page
CDC – http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html
IDSA Clinical Practice Guidelines - https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/43/9/1089/422463
NYS DOH – https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/lyme/
